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Hello Bay Area, Houston! I’m so excited to be able to step outside again and not feel instantly frozen to the bone. I was happy to see above-freezing temperatures in the weather forecast this next week. I’m officially ready to put my winter coat back in the closet until next year! |
February is the shortest month of the year, and with how fast time has been flying, it will be over in the blink of an eye. I never really thought much about the reason behind leap year, so I looked it up. Leap year exists to keep our calendar aligned with the Earth’s orbit around the sun. Without that extra day every four years, the calendar would slowly drift out of sync by about 25 days over a century. Long story short, summer would be winter and spring would be fall… or something like that! Now we all know the reason behind leap year. |
Fun Fact: Did you know when February starts on a Sunday it has four full weeks? |
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Kemah, Seabrook and Clear Lake Shores Spotlight
I grew up in a small town in the Pacific Northwest (don’t worry because I’m fully Texified) where the Mexican food was a little different. It wasn’t Tex-Mex, but more Baja California style, made with fresh ingredients. Both are amazing, just in very different ways.
Let me tell you, I found a place and knew from the first bite it wasn’t Tex-Mex! I was immediately taken back and knew it tasted different. I thought, “This is like the Mexican food in Washington.” Then I looked up and saw the sign: “Since 1989 — California, Washington, and now in Texas.” I knew it and could taste it in just one bite!
This isn’t a fancy, take-your-Louis and red-bottom heels to dinner kind of place. This is a hole-in-the-wall place with amazing food that’ll add mileage to your vehicle from going through the drive-thru too often.
Now that I’ve set the standard… for your first trip, go in the morning and order the $6 breakfast burrito special (shown below). It’s big enough to share with two or more people, so don’t go ordering one for everyone in the car unless you want leftovers for the next week. Make sure to get some green sauce on the side — just use a little, because it’s HOT, but delicious. When you go back (and you will), order the Super Fries with Carne Asada. Then add a drizzle of that green sauce onto those fries.
This hidden gem is Aliberto’s Fresh Mexican Food, located at 1355 Hwy 146 in Kemah. They offer daily specials at great prices, making it a very affordable place to eat. If you see me there more than once a week, don’t judge — just say hello.
$6 Breakfast Burrito
Kemah, Seabrook and Clear Lake Shores Developments
Stay tuned… the buzz is just getting started. 🐝
Have you seen the drones flying around Kemah? If you forget a small item (under 2.1 lbs.) at Walmart and live within 6–8 miles of the store, you can have it delivered by drone. Just place your order on the Walmart website.
The groundbreaking ceremony for a new Quick Quack Car Wash at 226 FM 2094 in Kemah is today at 2:00 p.m. I’ll keep my eyes and ears open and let you know when an opening date is announced.
A new retail development is coming to the Kemah/League City border in phases, with full completion expected around 2029. Don’t start thinking 2029 is that far away — my driver’s license doesn’t even expire until the 2030s! We’ll be keeping an eye on it to see what new businesses come to town. Maybe we can convince Trader Joe’s to move in!!
I know we’re all over the Highway 146 construction, but it won’t be complete for a little while. Current projections show completion by the end of 2028, so hopefully it will be completed in time for the new retail development. It will get worse before it gets better, so be safe and take alternative routes when possible.
Local Upcoming Events
Texas City Scavenger Hunt 409 Protocol deployed on Monday, February 2nd at 8 a.m. Your mission -- should you choose to accept it -- is to follow clues, crack codes and decipher messages over the next several weeks (February 2-April 9) in search of the $500 prize. Agents may pick up their Classified Field Packets at Interim City Hall (2000 Texas Ave) or at Moore Memorial Public Library beginning on Monday, February 2nd. You can find additional details on the City of Texas City Facebook page.
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Soulfreak- Seabrook
Body Scrubs & Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up
12:00pm to 4:00pm
1305 Second St, Seabrook
Open Mic
6:00pm to 9:00pm
902 Marina Bay Dr, Clear Lake Shores
Friday, February 6, 2026
Sundance Grill II
Galentine’s Ladies Night Market
4:00pm to 8:00pm
800 Mariners Dr, Kemah
Palapa Bar Kemah
Toby Keith Tribute
6:00pm to 2:00am
608 6th St, Kemah, TX
Karaoke Night
7:00pm to 10:00pm
902 Marina Bay Dr, Clear Lake Shores
Jackie’s Bar & Grill
The Spicolis
8:30pm to 12:00am
1053 Marina Bay Dr, Kemah
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Garage Unlimited
Show & Shine Car Show
9:00am to 11:00am
4760 FM-2351, Friendswood
Seabrook Cheese Co
Valentine’s Day Cookie Class
11:00am to 12:30pm
1406 Main St, Seabrook
Kemah Boardwalk
Mardi Gras 2025
12:00pm to 9:00pm
215 Kipp Ave, Kemah
Soulfreak- League City
Valentine’s Wine Walk
12:00pm to 4:00pm
512 2nd St, League City
Soulfreak- League City
Glimmer & Glow Slime Party
1:00pm to 3:30pm
512 2nd St, League City
Yachty Gras
Grand Night Boat Parade
7:00pm at Kemah Boardwalk
215 Kipp Ave, Kemah
Bad Boyfriend
7:00pm to 11:00pm
707 Highway 146, Kemah
Coco’s on the Canel
Find Your Lei Party
7:45pm to 11:00pm
624 Marina Bay Dr, Kemah
Jackie’s Bar & Grill
The Band Hennessy
8:30pm to 12:00
1053 Marina Bay Dr, Kemah
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Kemah Boardwalk
Harris Country Band
3:00pm to 7:00pm
215 Kipp Ave, Kemah
Super Bowl Watch Parties
Galveston Bay Brewing- Clear Lake Shores
Lil' Outriggers Hula Bar & Grill- Clear Lake Shores
Palapa Bar Kemah
Kemah Shot Bar
Jackie’s Bar and Grill- Kemah
T-Bone Tom’s- Kemah
Tookie’s Seafood- Seabrook
Topwater Grill- San Leon
The Spot League City
Whiskey River South- Webster
Little Woodrow’s- Webster
Stuttgarden Tavern- Texas City
Monday, February 9, 2026
Try a new local restaurant and support your neighbors.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Singo Bingo
5:00pm to 9:00pm
902 Marina Bay Dr, Clear Lake Shores
Palapa Bar Kemah
Trivia
7:00pm to 2:00am
608 6th St, Kemah
Coco’s on the Canel
Valentine’s Day Cocktail Class
7:45pm to 11:00pm
624 Marina Bay Dr, Kemah
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
New Horizon Free Weekly Networking Group
12:00pm to 1:00pm
2710 Gulf Freeway South, League City
Schafer's Coastal Bar & Grille
Wine Tasting Event
5:00pm to 7:00pm
1002 Aspen Rd, Clear Lake Shores
Trivia Night
7:00pm to 9:00pm
902 Marina Bay Dr, Clear Lake Shores
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🌤️ Bay Area Houston Weekly Forecast 🐝
Thu, Feb 5: Mild, partly sunny — 66° / 48°
Fri, Feb 6: Warm and sunny — 70° / 52°
Sat, Feb 7: Bright skies, perfect weekend weather — 72° / 54°
Sun, Feb 8: Warm with mix of sun and clouds — 73° / 55°
Mon, Feb 9: Clouds increasing, slight chance of showers — 67° / 50°
Tue, Feb 10: Mild with more cloud cover — 65° / 49°
Wed, Feb 11: Sunshine returns, breezy — 68° / 50°
February brings mild highs in the 60s–70s and cool mornings — perfect for farmers markets and outdoor strolls while the sunshine lasts.
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